Urgent Care

URGENT CARE — Sina Medical Direct Primary Care

Urgent Care in Illinois — Same-Day Physician Care, No Copay, No Wait

You woke up with a fever that is not going away. Your child's throat is so sore they cannot swallow. You twisted your ankle at the gym. You have had a UTI building for two days and you need antibiotics today — not in a week when your regular doctor can squeeze you in.

Traditional urgent care clinics charge $150 to $300 per visit, make you wait two hours, and send you home having seen a provider who has never met you and will never see you again. Emergency rooms charge $1,000 to $3,000 for the exact same illnesses that belong in a primary care setting.

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Same-Day & Next-Day Visits
No Copays, No Insurance Hassle
Triple Board-Certified Physician

Dr. Syeda F. Ali, MDTriple Board-Certified

$89/mo Unlimited visits, no copays

At Sina Medical Direct Primary Care, urgent care is different. It is included in your membership. There is no copay. Same-day appointments are standard, not exceptional. And every sick visit is managed by the same triple board-certified physician who knows your full medical history — Dr. Ali.

This is walk-in quality care with physician-level depth, available the same day across Illinois.

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The Problem

Why Traditional Urgent Care Fails Patients

Urgent care clinics and emergency rooms were designed to process volume, not to provide care. When you walk in with an acute illness or injury, the goal is to move you through as quickly as possible — not to evaluate your full medical picture or ensure you fully recover.

Common ways traditional urgent care falls short:

You wait one to four hours for a problem that takes ten minutes to treat

You pay $150 to $300 out of pocket before your deductible applies — for a single visit

A different provider sees you every time — someone who has never reviewed your history and will not follow up with you

You receive a prescription without anyone checking your current medications, allergies, or chronic conditions

Infections return because the root cause was never addressed

You are told to follow up with your primary care doctor — but getting that appointment takes two more weeks

Minor injuries are treated in isolation without any context of your existing musculoskeletal or metabolic health

One urgent care visit elsewhere costs the same as a full month of Sina Medical Direct Primary Care membership — which includes unlimited visits, direct physician access, and same-day availability every time.

Meet Our Physician

Dr. Ali is a triple board-certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. She does not apply generic protocols to acute care. She evaluates your full clinical picture — your current symptoms, your chronic conditions, your medications, your history — and builds the right treatment plan for your specific situation.

When you come to Sina Medical Direct Primary Care with an acute illness or injury, you are not seen by a rotating provider who has never met you. You are seen by the same physician who manages your full health — someone who already knows whether you are on blood pressure medication, whether you have a penicillin allergy, and whether your recurring UTIs are part of a larger pattern that needs investigation.

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Dr. Ali — Triple Board-Certified Physician

What Conditions We Treat — Urgent Care at Sina Medical Direct Primary Care

Acute Illness

Colds, flu, and viral illnesses
Sore throat — evaluation and treatment
Strep throat — rapid in-office testing and antibiotic management
Sinus infections
Ear infections
Stomach flu and gastrointestinal illness
Pneumonia evaluation and management
Diverticulitis

Infections and Testing

Urinary tract infections (UTI) — same-day diagnosis and antibiotic management
Skin infections and cellulitis
Rapid strep testing
Rapid flu testing
STI screening — when clinically indicated as part of urgent evaluation

Injuries and Minor Procedures

Minor lacerations and wound care
Muscle sprains and strains
Minor burns
Skin rashes and reactions
Suture and stitch removal
Ear wax removal

Documentation

Return-to-work clearance letters — same day
Return-to-school documentation
Pre-employment medical documentation when applicable

How Urgent Care Works at Sina Medical Direct Primary Care

Contact Dr. Ali Directly

Text or call Dr. Ali the moment you are sick or injured. No receptionist, no automated phone tree, no hold music. You reach your physician directly and describe your symptoms. Based on your clinical presentation, Dr. Ali determines whether an in-person or telehealth visit is most appropriate.

Same-Day or Next-Day Appointment

Urgent care at Sina Medical Direct Primary Care does not go on a two-week waiting list. You are seen the same day or the following day. Walk-in availability is available for members during clinic hours — contact Dr. Ali first to confirm same-day slot availability.

Evaluation, Rapid Testing, and Diagnosis

Dr. Ali conducts a thorough clinical evaluation, runs any necessary in-office rapid tests, and provides a clear diagnosis and treatment plan based on your specific presentation and medical history. Prescriptions are written the same day when clinically appropriate.

Follow-Up Until You Are Fully Recovered

Your urgent care visit does not end when the appointment does. Dr. Ali is available by direct message throughout your recovery to answer questions, adjust your treatment if needed, and confirm you are fully recovered before closing the encounter.

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Results You Can Expect

Patients who receive urgent care through Sina Medical Direct Primary Care — rather than traditional urgent care clinics or emergency rooms — consistently experience:

Faster recovery due to same-day physician evaluation and treatment

Fewer return visits for recurring infections that are properly treated the first time

Identification of underlying patterns — recurring UTIs, chronic sinusitis, recurrent strep — that standard urgent care never investigates

Return-to-work and return-to-school documentation available the same day

No financial stress from unexpected urgent care bills

Continuity of care — every acute illness becomes part of your full medical record with the same physician

Reduced ER utilization — conditions that belong in primary care stay out of the emergency room

The DPC Difference

Why a Direct Primary Care Model Works for Urgent Care

Urgent care requires speed, accessibility, and clinical depth. The traditional system delivers speed — but sacrifices depth and accessibility. Long waits, unknown providers, and fragmented records mean patients get seen but not truly cared for.

Direct Primary Care delivers all three. By removing insurance billing and replacing it with a flat monthly membership, Sina Medical Direct Primary Care gives you same-day access to a physician who already knows you — every time something comes up.

Whether it is a winter flu in January, a UTI on a Friday evening, an ankle sprain on a Saturday morning, or a rash you have been ignoring for a week — your physician is available the same day, anywhere in Illinois, with no extra charge and no waiting room.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is walk-in availability offered?

Yes. Walk-in availability is offered during clinic hours for members. Contact Dr. Ali directly before walking in to confirm same-day slot availability and determine whether an in-person or telehealth visit is most appropriate for your symptoms.

How is this different from a traditional urgent care clinic?

At a traditional urgent care clinic, you see a different provider every visit who has never reviewed your history. At Sina Medical Direct Primary Care, every urgent care visit is managed by the same physician who manages your full health — with your complete medical history already on file, no copay, and direct follow-up built in.

Can I receive urgent care without insurance?

Yes. Sina Medical Direct Primary Care does not require insurance. Urgent care is included in your membership. A one-time visit for non-members is available at $275. Labs are available at 70 to 90 percent off retail pricing regardless of insurance status.

What rapid tests do you offer in-office?

Rapid strep testing, rapid flu testing, and urinalysis are available in-office with results while you wait.

Can I get a same-day prescription?

Yes. When clinically appropriate, Dr. Ali prescribes medication during your urgent care visit the same day — no separate prescription appointment required.

Do you provide return-to-work documentation?

Yes. Return-to-work and return-to-school letters are available same-day as part of your urgent care visit.

What if my condition requires emergency care?

Dr. Ali will identify when a condition requires emergency-level care and coordinate your ER transfer or specialist referral immediately, with your full medical history communicated to the receiving provider.

Can I receive urgent care virtually?

Yes. Many acute conditions are fully evaluable and treatable through secure telehealth available statewide across Illinois. Dr. Ali determines the appropriate visit type based on your symptoms.

How often can I use urgent care as a member?

Unlimited. Every member receives up to 25 in-person visits per year at no extra cost, plus unlimited telehealth visits. Additional in-person visits beyond 25 are available at $25 per visit.

What ages do you treat?

Sina Medical Direct Primary Care provides urgent care for patients age 16 and older across Illinois.

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Medically Reviewed by Dr. Syeda Farheen Ali, MD Triple Board-Certified Physician in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine Last updated: July 2026

The Problem

Why the Traditional System Fails Patients

$1,000–3,000

What an ER or urgent care bills for issues we treat the same day

10 min

The average appointment in traditional, insurance-driven care

70%

Of patients delay or skip care over cost, wait times, or access

$89/mo

A flat Sina membership — everything included, no copays, no surprise bills

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What's Covered

Everything Included In Your Membership

One flat monthly membership covers comprehensive care across every category below — with no copays, no hidden fees, and direct access to Dr. Ali.

Unlimited same-day and next-day visits
Telehealth across Illinois
Direct text and call access to Dr. Ali
Annual physicals and preventive care
Acute and urgent care (flu, UTI, strep, rash, ear infections)
Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, thyroid, COPD, sleep apnea)
Women's health: HRT, menopause care, Pap smears, breast exams
Men's health: testosterone, preventive care, cardiovascular health
GLP-1 prescriptions (Semaglutide, Tirzepatide)
Medical weight loss management
Labs at wholesale cost (70 to 90 percent off retail)
Generic medications at cost
Specialist referral coordination

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